Often, I don’t want things for my wife and kids as much as I want things from my wife and kids. And there is a huge difference. If we do chores around the house because we want something for our spouse, that’s different. We’re not doing it because we want to feel validated; we’re doing it because we want something FOR them.

Nothing draws your spouse to you more than acceptance—especially accepting the things they have a hard time accepting about themselves. What is that thing in your spouse that you admire but they don’t? Let them know it.

Welcome to the MarriedPeople podcast! MarriedPeople started to help churches help marriages by giving couples less content, more often. We’re now taking that method directly to couples on this podcast by giving them one practical thing to do with each episode.

by Ted Lowe As most dads do, I adore my three kids. But as most dads do, I second-guess how well I’m doing. From tidbits to full-blown philosophies, advice for dads is everywhere: Don’t be your childs friend, be their dad. Time is flying by, enjoy...